Category Archives: Condolance card

Today I have another card for you featuring the Oh So Eclectic stamp set and the matching Eclectic Layers Thinlits dies. The design is reasonably simple and it can be adapted for many different occasions. Because of the grey background I thought it was modest enough to use as a rememberance card. When you choose a different colour it can easily be changed to a cheerful birthday card of by adding some silver or gold, you can alter it for use as a wedding or anniversary card.

Method

I started by cutting the grey panel, which is slightly smaller than my white card base, from some Sahara Sand cardstock. Next I used the die with the diamond pattern and cut it twice to create a repeating pattern in the background. On a piece of Whisper White cardstock I stamped the flower outlines in Calypso Coral ink. I stamped the coloured petal layers in So Saffron, Blushing Bride and Tangerine Tango. I stamped the flower centers in Calypso Coral and the leaves in Old Olive. After I was done stamping, I cut the images out with the matching dies. I made the composition by using different thickneses of foam squares. When I was happy with the look, I adhered it to the grey layer. By adding it to het white card base with foamsquares, you get a better sense of dimension behind the diamond cut outs.

If you want to use this design for a more festive occasion, it might be fun to decorate the flowers with some Wink of Stella glitter or add a scattering of sequins or enamel dots. For this card, however, I didn’t think it was appropriate.

See you next time,

Leonie

Independant Stampin’ Up demonstrator in Eindhoven and surrounding area

Eventhough I Always enjoy celebrating the good moments in life with others, I also think it is important to remember the not so good moments. Like the anniversary of the death of my ex-collegue and mother of my friend. I make it a point to always send my friend a card that day, just to let her know I’m thinking of her. And also so she knows, her mother isn’t forgotten.

This time I made a quick and simple card with the products from the Eclectic Suite. Using Wisteria Wonder ink I stamped the petals layer of the flowerd from the Oh So Eclectic stamp set. Next I stamped the outlines in the Elegant Eggplant colour. The leaves are stamped in Pear Pizzazz ink. This colour complements all other colours and, as far as I’m concerned, is perfect for leaves, grass or as a fresh accent colour to your project. It is a must have for anyone who enjoys stamping. After stamping, I cut out the images using the coordination dies from the Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies set. To give it a little something extra I cut out an extra flower outline from some gold metallic paper from my stash. I made a cardbase from some Sahara Sand cardstock and cut a strip onto which I stamped the Thinking Of You sentiment. The sentiment is from the Crazy About You stamp set which unfortunately is no longer available. I cut a banner end to the strip and nested it between the layers of flowers and leaves. I attached everything using Tombow Multi Mono Liquid Glue en Stampin’ Dimensionals.

These are not the most fun cards to make, just because the memories that they bring back aren’t Always fun, but they are the cards that leave a mark on the recepiants heart. I know my friend always appreciates it when she knows I sympathise with her and I always will.